June 27, 2019

(00:00-09:32): In an article by The Happy Givers, there is an important distinction between guiding and leading, and controlling. Control can be categorized as an addiction and Brian and Ian touch on how convicting it is as a leader. (09:32-19:15): In the wake of the Eric Warren trials in Arizona, Brian McLaren writes an opinion piece questioning whether or not it is Christian to aid migrants. Brian and Ian compare the situation to the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus told. How are we to interact with the growing issue of immigration? (19:15-28:59): Suicide rates for young Americans are at their highest since 2000. In a new study, the rates seem to spike in the last 5 years. Brian and Ian look at the stats and try and understand why this is. What are the possible preventative measures? (28:59-38:09) We all remember our parents reading us stories and experiencing the wonder of imagination. What is actually going on in children’s brain while parents read to them? Brian and Ian touch on an NPR article that took a deeper dive into the physiology of the brain when being read to. (38:09-49:05): It is a tough climate currently in American society as the battle for religious freedom continues to ring. Brian and Ian touch on this article from Christian Headlines, covering an opposition to a WWI memorial with a cross on it. Is it ok for crosses to be on public monuments? (49:05-58:29): Why do you need low-stakes casual friendships? Brian and Ian discuss their experiences in these kind of relationships, and how a shift in attitude can help engage in low-risk interactions. (58:29-1:09:02): Is the ordinary church necessary for the gospel to be spread? Brian Zahnd writes this piece on his website that differentiates between the Kingdom of God and the Church. (1:09:02-1:15:09): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Tide now introducing cat-friendly detergent while socialism takes over the lottery industry. THE BLOB IS TAKING OVER JAPAN RAILWAYS and there are bears in Montana. Meanwhile, Buffalo Wild Wings are serving up rats.